NCDZPSP
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What it is
NCDZPSP is a Neo-Geo emulator within NJEmu, a collection covering CPS1, CPS2 and NEOGEO (CD) emulators for PSP. It is listed for PSP, PlayStation Vita and PPSSPP, with Neo Geo CD support and save states. The latest listed release is version 2.3.5, published May 11, 2018, with an NCDZPSP2.3.5.zip download. That release records a game-list limit of 512, cheat support, multilingual support and command hotkeys. Its ROM set uses MAME 0.152, with some hack and bootleg sets added. The README maps O to OK, X to Cancel and SELECT+START to the emulator menu. The 2.3.x series is described as experimental; its notes warn that added features reduce free memory, some games may require cache files and some may fail to start. AdHoc online play does not apply to NCDZPSP, so netplay is unavailable. The project is GPL-3.0 licensed, and source builds require PSPSDK 0.11.2, MSYS and Makefile edits.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- The project describes itself as CPS1, CPS2, and Neo Geo CD emulators for PSP; NCDZPSP is identified as a Neo Geo emulator.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- License
- The public repository lists a GPL-3.0 license.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Build environment
- The source build notes specify PSPSDK 0.11.2 and MSYS and say the Makefile must be edited before compiling.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Build requirements
- The project’s Chinese readme names PSPSDK 0.11.2 and MSYS as the compilation environment.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Cheats
- The 2.3.5 change log says cheat support was added.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Compatibility note
- The README says the HOME (PS) button cannot be used on PSV or PPSSPP and suggests deleting SystemButtons.prx.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Controls
- The README maps O to OK, X to Cancel, and SELECT+START to the emulator menu.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Download
- The GitHub releases page lists a downloadable NCDZPSP2.3.5.zip asset in release 20180511.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Experimental version
- The 2.3.x documentation describes that series as a development version containing experimental code.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Game list
- The 2.3.5 change log says the game list was expanded to 512.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Hotkeys
- The 2.3.5 change log says command hotkeys were added.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Input
- The README documents SELECT+START as a way to open the emulator menu.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Languages
- The 2.3.5 change log says the emulator supports multiple languages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Maintainer credits
- The README credits davex for cheat codes, 173210 for HBL and multi-language support, the MAME team, and NJ's emulator.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Memory and compatibility
- The 2.3.x notes say added features reduce free memory, more games may require cache files, and some games may fail to start.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- NCDZPSP change
- The change log says NCDZPSP fixed the 000-lo.lo length issue to fix sleep mode.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- NCDZPSP limitation
- The source build notes say AdHoc online play does not apply to NCDZPSP.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Project scope
- The repository describes NJEmu as CPS1, CPS2, and NEOGEO (CD) emulators for PSP.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Release
- NJEmu 2.3.5 is based on NJEmu 2.3.1.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- ROM sets
- The 2.3.5 change log says the ROM set uses MAME 0.152 and that some hack and bootleg ROM sets were added.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Vita and PPSSPP
- The README says the HOME (PS) button cannot be used on PSV or PPSSPP and suggests deleting SystemButtons.prx.Read 4 Oct 2026 · github.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports Neo Geo CD
- Save states available
- Cheat and multilingual support
- Game list limit of 512
- GPL-3.0 licensed
Limits
- Experimental 2.3.x series
- Some games may fail to start
- Netplay unavailable
- AdHoc play does not apply
Who it suits
It suits users of PSP, PlayStation Vita or PPSSPP who want Neo Geo and Neo Geo CD emulation with save states. Users should be comfortable with experimental software and possible cache or compatibility issues.
Verdict
NCDZPSP provides Neo Geo emulation across PSP-related platforms, with save states and several 2.3.5 additions. Its experimental status, memory constraints and lack of netplay are important limitations for choosing it.
Where Specifiction places it
- Neo Geo Emulators#12 of 187.2